Another World is Possible
Overcoming Violence in Our World
February 4h through March 11th, 2007 (Clark Room) Facilitator: Diane Herr
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Another World is Possible Overcoming Violence in Our World February 4h through March 11th, 2007 (Clark Room) Facilitator: Diane Herr
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We are half way thru the
World Council of Churches' Decade to Overcome Violence (2001-2010) and also the UN International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World (2001-2010).
This six-week course will utilize the following resources
"Discussion Guide: Christians and Non-violence" by Sojourners, articles by church leaders, video of Dr. Bernice Powell Jackson (WCC North America), "For the Peace of the World" discussion guide by the National Council of Churches, activist resources, "Gandhi & Beyond: Nonviolence for an Age of Terrorism" by David Cortright and approaches to prayers for peace.
This course will prepare people to take action to make peace happen in our world as well as give hope for a better future.
For scriptures, please go to crosswalk.com and select the NRS version of the bible.
Session 1: Introduction & Background
Session 2: Biblical Basis for Nonviolence
Romans 12, Matthew 5-7, Isaiah 60:17-22 crosswalk.com
Session 3: The Common Good
Isaiah 65:20-23, Micah 4:1-4 crosswalk.com
Sabbath & Jubilee Principles (WAND Study Guide 1)
Session 4: Home & Community
Isaiah 60:18 crosswalk. COM
La Cultura Cura by Aaron McCaroll Gallegos (SOJ) - Gangs
Family Violence Statistics - US Department of Justice
Session 5: In The Age of Terrorism & War
Matthew 25:31-45
Matthew 10:28
Hard Questions for Peacemakers, With Weapons of the Will (SOJ)
Fear, Security and Love (NCC)
President Bush's war against Iraq is not a 'just war' by SB Thistlethwaite
UCC Thomas responds to proposed U.S. military escalation in Iraq
Session 6: Peace Is in Our Hands
10 Ways to Democratize the Global Economy
10 Principles on Conflict Prevention, Report of the Secretary General of the UN 2001
11 Suggestions for Overcoming Violence UCC
Tonto Principle, Bonhoeffer Assumption, Change from Within (SOJ)
Additional Resources
Nonviolence and the Iraq crisis (SOJ)
A World at War Today (NCC)
Fighting Fire With Water (SOJ)
The Power of Words (Teaching Tolerance)
Love for the Poor (NCC)
Churches in Australia Criticized for 'Jesus Loves Osama' Sign
Biblical Foundations for International Policy (Appendix B NCC) Handout in 6th Session
What Citizens Can Do to Make a Difference (Appendix C NCC) Handout in 6th Session
Internet Resources (Appendix D NCC) Handout in 6th Session
Prayers (Appendix E NCC) Handout in 6th Session
Web Links
More To be added after March 10th, 2007